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Charlie Shah is an Attorney with the law firm Christian & Small.

Charlie Shah is a partner at Christian & Small with a diverse litigation and business practice.  His litigation practice focuses upon insurance defense and commercial disputes.   In addition to handling a broad range of litigation matters, he also assists clients with contract review and preparation, real estate transactions and business acquisitions.  Mr. Shah focuses his commercial transaction practice on the formation, financing and
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As a hospitality manager, you may find one or more of the following sites to be helpful to your own business.

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Training

Education

A News Resource 4Hoteliers
A news and information resource providing up-to-the-minute news and information for the hospitality industry.
All Culinary Schools
If looking for a degree in culinary arts, AllCulinarySchools.com provides easy access to Culinary Schools around the U.S. You can search by location, degree type or specialty, read detailed fact sheets on these programs, and get in touch with any admissions office easily.
American National Red Cross
A resource for AIDS education and many other issues that may be encountered in the hospitality industry.
GlobalChefs
The culinary online magazine written by chefs.
NACE
The National Association of Catering Executives.
Oregon Restaurant Education Foundation
The Oregon Restaurant Education Foundation (OREF) was formed to be the premier resource in Oregon for foodservice and hospitality industry professional education, training, and workforce development. OREF supports and promotes the highest standards of excellence for Oregon’s hospitality industry through a variety of training programs, resources, and future workforce development. Online training available for alcohol server training, food handler certification, and food safety manager certification.
Professional Development Institute of Tourism
The Professional Development Institute of Tourism is an Accredited Hotel School with the British Columbia Private Post-secondary Education Commission (PPSEC)
RestaurantTrainers.com
A full-service training company for the restaurant industry that provides top rated training books and manuals. RestaurantTrainers.com also has speakers and trainers available for on-site training.
SERVE Program, Inc.
SERVE is an award-winning, comprehensive alcohol and food safety education training program for businesses in the hospitality industry. Their staff provides extensive legal and civil training in alcohol and food preparation safety. Manager certification testing and training is available.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants, ISHC is a professional society of 170 members in 16 countries who are leading consultants in the hospitality industry. The Society is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of professional consulting standards and practices for the hospitality industry. Membership is by invitation only. ISHC as an organization represents a one of a kind collection of experience and expertise in the hospitality industry.
TheBody.com
A large collection of legal information as it pertains to AIDS in the workplace.

Employment

ADA Document Center
ADA Document Center
ADA Technical Assistance Program
ADA Technical Assistance Program
CasinoCareers.com
CASINO CAREERS ONLINE is a resume database and job posting recruitment resource for the Casino-Gaming and Hospitality Industry. Candidates post a resume for FREE.
ERISA Information
ERISA Information
Hospitality Resources Network
Hospitality Resource Network is a leading recruitment site for anyone working in hotels, restaurants, bars, casinos, and resorts. With over 150,000 jobseekers visiting the site each month to look for a job and with more applications per job than anyone, Hospitality Resource Network is the best place for employers to find their perfect employee and for jobseekers to find their ideal career.
HotJobs.com
A career site for hospitality job seekers and recruiters. Search and post jobs and resumes for hotel, cruise ship, casino and resort careers.
HospitalityAdventures.com
An online resource for employers looking for qualified hospitality professionals to fill your current employment opportunities or candidates looking for a job in a hotel, restaurant, cruise ship or other facet of the hospitality industry.
HR Internet Guide
Human Resources Internet Guide
IRS - Independent Contract vs. Employee
Useful information about differences of contract positions and full-time employees; including further references and adequate filling forms.
Layoff Updates
Layoff Updates
WineAndHospitalityJobs.com
The job site for the wine & hospitality industry throughout the US.

Forms

IRS Forms
IRS Forms (WO4, SS-4, etc.)

Franchisee Associations

Econo Lodges of America Franchisee Association (ELFA)
The Econo Lodges of America Franchisee Association, Inc. [ELFA] is a
self-sustaining organization with more than 30 years of experience representing the interests of its dues-paying members throughout the United States. The goal of the organization is to help each franchisee maximize the value of their property through networking and the sharing of creative ideas as well as time and money saving tips.

Gaming Law

The International Masters of Gaming Law
The International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) is a non-profit association of attorneys, gaming regulators and gaming executives dedicated to the education, advancement of the gaming law profession and exchange of professional information concerning the local and global practice and development of all aspects of gaming law.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants, ISHC is a professional society of 170 members in 16 countries who are leading consultants in the hospitality industry. The Society is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of professional consulting standards and practices for the hospitality industry. Membership is by invitation only. ISHC as an organization represents a one of a kind collection of experience and expertise in the hospitality industry.

Goverment

American with Disabilities Act Checklist for new lodging facilities
A very thorough checklist to ensure compliance for new lodging facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act
Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DOL - Small Business Compliance Assistance
Web page designed to assist small business owners understand the rules and regulations the Department of Labor administers
DOL Employment and Training Administration
Information from the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration.
DOL Employment Laws Assistance - Workers/Small Bus
Information from the Department of Labor regarding Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Business.
DOL Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Information from the Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance.
DOL Veterans Employment & Training Services
Information from the Department of Labor regarding Veterans Employment & Training Services.
DOL Wage and Hour Division
Information from the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
Drug-Free Workplace Advisor
This website helps companies build their own workplace drug-related policies and programs
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Information regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services
Information from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services.
Federal Trade Commission
Fair Credit Reporting Act information
FedWorld
General U.S. government website
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Information regarding Immigration and Naturalization Service
National Labor Relations Board
Webpage for agency created to administer the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector.
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Information regarding the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Occupational & Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
Information regarding the Occupational & Safety Health Administration (OSHA).
Social Security Administration
Verification of social security numbers
U.S. Small Business Administration
Webpage of federal agency created to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns
US Department of Labor
Information from the US Department of Labor.

Insurance

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. provides a full range of property/casualty and employee benefits insurance and services to clients of all sizes. Let ajg.com be your guide to our solutions, expertise and resources.
Lodging Strategies
An online resource for hotel and lodging insurance and risk management. Includes detailed, industry-specific information on all types of coverage.

Law

Cornell Law
Legal Information Institute at Cornell Law - U.S.Code, C.F.R., and all the federal rules and an endless list of other valuable research tools.
Federal Court Sites
Provides links to federal courts
Howard County Personal Injury Lawyer
Shapiro & Mack is a law firm made up of some of Maryland's top trial attorneys concentrating in many areas in the state of Maryland.
INS (now USCIS) information
INS (now USCIS) and I-9 Information
Internet Legal Research Weekly
Subscription to weekly newsletter that provides the latest information on legal research resources available on the Internet
Law News Network Employment Law Center
Law News Network Employment Law Center
LawGuru.com
Free legal research tools.
Legal Engine
Legal Engine
National Association of Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Attorneys
Attorneys that focus on Beverage Alcohol licensing issues
Nolo Law for All
Nolo has a number of commonsense strategies to make our legal system fairer, less costly and more welcoming to nonlawyers. Books, Software & Forms.
Online Law Library
Online Law Library
SupremeCourtUS.gov
A free web service that will allow you to keep up with the U.S. Supreme Court.
US Department of Justice-ADA
A summary of the lodging industry's obligations to accomodate guests who are blind or who have low vision.
WWW Virtual Law Library
WWW Virtual Law Library

Maritime Law

Maritime Lawyers
With over 100 years of combined experience our team of lawyers carries the knowledge you need on your side.

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Real Estate Brokerage

HotelBrokerageInternational.com
Edward Carrette, Jr. has been active in the hospitality industry for more than 45 years and holds the Texas Real Estate Salesperson license.  He is a member of the worldwide network of Cayuga Hospitality Advisors.

Services

BMI Licensing Application-Eating and Drinking Establishment
The BMI online license application for eating and drinking establishments.
BMI Licensing Application-Hotel and Motel
The BMI online license application for hotels and motels.
Club Concepts Consulting, LLC
Club Concepts is an industry leader in merging the basic approaches of membership sales with today’s highly competitive club market and ever changing prospective member dynamics. Club Concepts carefully develops strategies and their deployment plans creating higher impact campaigns to maximize efficiency and the crucial essence of time. Club Concepts looks at all aspects of membership development from best practices, communication and brand identity to member and club culture. Club Concepts has a simple plan for its success: do a good job for your clients and your business will grow.
ConventionZoo.com
The goal of ConventionZoo.com is to create the most useful convention portal on the web, not only for convention planners, but for attendees as well. The aim of our site is to make it easy and fun to book whatever you'll need in your destination city
Diabetes at Work
Diabetesatwork.org can help businesses and managed care companies to assess the impact of diabetes in the workplace, and provide intuitive information to help employees manage their diabetes and take steps toward reducing risks for related complications, such as heart disease.
Help 1 Up
Help1Up is the completely free, socially responsible and environmentally friendly service which removes your used furniture. Contact your local furniture bank by clicking on Donate Furniture. We will schedule an appointment to remove your donations, give you a tax-deductible receipt, then provide families in need with your used furniture.
HospitalityZone.com
HospitalityZone.com is a virtual community designed to fill a void for the independent operator in the hospitality industry. Find upcoming tradeshows & events, industry news, food safety resources, or search supplier databases for new products.
HotelResource.com
An online resource for hospitality professionals.
IFSEA
Americas First Hospitality Association, founded in 1901, with education, community service, networking and professional certification as core activities.
Inventory Management Software
Adaco provides software solutions to the hospitality industry to manage all the aspects of foodservice business. Includes hotel procurement and inventory management software.
PLH Hospitality Consultant
PLH Hospitality Consulting is Professional Leaders in hospitality consulting. As a hospitality consultant, our services are targeted to hotels, restaurants, golf courses, marinas, theme parks, travel agencies and several establishments related to the services industry. Our background and specialization is mainly in the field of Hospitality Consulting, Hospitality Resort Consulting and Hospitality Recruitment.
Resort Hotel Association
A member-managed, not-for-profit, insurance association designed to provide owners and the management of resort hotels with a source of high-quality, stable and cost-effective insurance to protect them from financial loss.
RestaurantMarket.com
Restaurateurs & vendors unite! Buy or sell food, equipment, and services.
SESAC
SESAC is the fastest growing Performing Rights Organization in the U.S. Additional information is available on our web site.

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants, ISHC is a professional society of 170 members in 16 countries who are leading consultants in the hospitality industry. The Society is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of professional consulting standards and practices for the hospitality industry. Membership is by invitation only. ISHC as an organization represents a one of a kind collection of experience and expertise in the hospitality industry.

U.S. Department of Transportation
This agency takes travelers complaints, mostly about airlines.
www.eventsecurity.com
Event and Meeting Security Services - Global security for corporate events, meetings, and travel events, meetings, and travel.

Social Media Marketing & Web Development

 
Social Wendy Group
The Social Wendy Group creates innovative social media marketing campaigns and social media events that accomplish your business and marketing goals. If you are looking to incorporate social media into your organization, you need a strategist who has been there and can translate your needs into an actionable and sustainable plan.

Training

HSA International
Training and support products and services for the hospitality industry.
Ramesys Hospitality and Hotel Software
Ramesys Hospitality and Hotel Software - Offers robust software for the hospitality industry, including hotel reservations and management systems.

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants, ISHC is a professional society of 170 members in 16 countries who are leading consultants in the hospitality industry. The Society is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of professional consulting standards and practices for the hospitality industry. Membership is by invitation only. ISHC as an organization represents a one of a kind collection of experience and expertise in the hospitality industry.

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